Boxes
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Other
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Burl
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Wood
Late 18th Century European George III Antique Boxes
Wood, Yew
Late 18th Century European George III Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Silver
1830s English Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Harewood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
1820s George IV Antique Boxes
Amboyna
20th Century French Regency Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Harewood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes
Gold
20th Century American George III Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Yew
1820s English Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Bone, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Harewood
1820s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Oak
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Fruitwood, Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Tin
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Silver
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1820s British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Other
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Satinwood, Harewood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Mahogany
1810s Dutch George III Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Georgian Boxes
Tin
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Boxes
Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Boxes
Boxwood, Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Boxes
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes
Brass
1820s British Regency Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 1800s European George III Antique Boxes
Wood, Sycamore
Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Brass
Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.